Surgical Tech New! Surgery Main | Full-Time | Phoenix Quick Apply! Surgery Main

Shift: Mon-Fri, (Days Vary), Days, 6:30am-5pm Category: Surgery/Endo/SPD Posting #: 990338 Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary Posting Note: The shift for this position: 6:30a-3:00p, Monday through Friday. This position performs a variety of technical functions and duties to provide for availability of supplies and equipment and maintains sterile field for operating procedures.

Position Duties

Assists to perform room turnovers in accordance with established procedure and department requirements/standards as part of procedural team.

Participates in a variety of surgical cases by assisting surgeons at the surgical field.

Prepares and sets up operating room for surgical procedures and organizes sterile areas, instruments, and equipment in accordance with established procedure, department, and physician requirements and standards.

Handles and cares for specific instrumentation to prevent breakage and damage.

Reviews requirements of patient, physician, and procedure idiosyncrasies to assess set up, equipment, and supply needs.

Communicates with procedural team to provide for thorough preparedness.

Seeks guidance from appropriate source for performing or assisting with procedures as needed based on level of personal expertise.

Handles and labels all specimens.

Suggests and assists in updating and maintaining physician preference cards.

Participates in re-stocking, re-supplying, and cleaning of all operating rooms, specialty carts, and sterile core to provide for efficient, effective, and safe department operations.

Serves as preceptor to students and orients regarding functions, duties, and role of Surgical Technician.

Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision & Values Mission: To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision: Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties

Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies

Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders

Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values:

We place children and families at the center of all we do

We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way

We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact

We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future

We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications Education

High school diploma or equivalent. (Required)

Completion of a Surgical Technician program or equivalent combination of post‑secondary education and experience. (Required)

Experience

One year Surgical Technician experience in a surgery setting. (Preferred)

Special Skills

Experience with pediatric patient populations. (Preferred)

Additional Requirements

Current BLS certification. (Required)

Certification / License / Registry Requirements

Basic Life Support – Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

Physical Requirement – Climbing – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Hearing – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Pushing/pulling – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Reaching – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Sitting – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Standing – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Talking – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Tasting/smelling – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Walking – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Near Vision – Constantly

Physical Requirement – Far Vision – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Color Discrimination – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment – Occasionally

Physical Requirement – Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently

Physical Requirement – Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance – Frequently

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Inside office environment – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Confined areas – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Airborne communicable diseases – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Fumes or airborne particles – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Hazardous materials exposure – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Radiation exposure – Applicable

Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential – Toxic or caustic chemicals – Applicable

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